The Brownell Mansion of Montezuma, Iowa, one of the most iconic homes in Iowa, is now for sale. The home has 9,000 sq ft finished, with 5 BRs, & 7 baths, set on 45 private acres and a large fishing pond with a dock. Built with luxury in mind, it is a walk-out ranch style home with 4,891 SF on the main floor alone, a library, two offices, vaulted great room with fireplace; gourmet kitchen with large Viking range with double oven, 2 more Jenn-air ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, eating area with elevated tower ceiling . An elevator can take to the tower room with a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. The walk-out basement has 3 ensuite BRs, a guest suite with it’s own kitchen and laundry room, exercise room, family room with fireplace and walk-behind wet bar, plus several hobby or workshop rooms. There is also a 3,000 SF storage building that can hold 9-12 more cars or equipment. The estate offers total privacy and security. Replacement costs would far exceed the list price. The land you own is so large “it is as far as you can see”. 34 more connecting acres are available to purchase, for a total of 79 acres. Visit this irreplaceable property soon. There will never be another one like it.
For sale
$2,500,000
828 S Front St, Montezuma, IA 50171
5beds
4,891sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2011
45 Acres Lot
$2,266,800 Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Family room with fireplaceWalk-out basementWalk-out ranch style homeGourmet kitchenExercise roomTwo officesWalk-behind wet bar
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
MARCIA WANAMAKER 515-771-3330,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748540
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Second Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,891
- Total interior livable area: 4,891 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 4,000
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 45 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 4503548800
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Montezuma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,220,100
- Annual tax amount: $16,272
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$2,266,800
$2.15M - $2.40M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000$511/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #748540 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,450 -10.3% | $1,220,100 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $19,464 -23.6% | $1,200,000 -5.2% |
| 2023 | $25,462 +2.3% | $1,266,440 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $24,892 -0.4% | $1,368,950 |
| 2021 | $24,998 +3% | $1,368,950 +6% |
| 2020 | $24,264 -2.8% | $1,291,460 |
| 2019 | $24,966 +1.3% | $1,291,460 |
| 2018 | $24,652 -29.7% | $1,291,460 |
| 2017 | $35,068 | $1,291,460 |
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Neighborhood: 50171
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Montezuma
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
